Holiday Cider Recipes to Pick Cider this Season
Every year, Portland Cider Co., along with other members of the American Cider Association, team up to celebrate the holiday season. For 2021, we’re focusing on just how easy it is to incorporate cider into all of our favorite holiday dishes, making it easier than ever to #PickCider all winter long.
THANKSGIVING CLASSICS
Thanksgiving is one of the biggest weeks of the year for cider. Its natural acidity and fruity profile lend it well to pairing with the rich, decadent foods on your table. Our go-to is our returning seasonal Crangerine cider, with a time-honored tartness that pairs well with mashed potatoes and roasted turkey.
But take it a step further and use your Portland Cider Co. favorites in one of these recipes, crafted by our team.
HARD CIDER BRINED SMOKED TURKEY
Juicy, citrus, and apple-forward, this hard cider brine made with our flagship Kinda Dry is an easy way to impress your guests with a juicy, flavorful bird. {RECIPE BLOG}
TURKEY TENDERLOIN WITH CIDER PAN SAUCE
Look fancy, but without all the hard work involved with roasting a whole turkey! Apple pecan stuffing in a lean turkey tenderloin, covered in a rich, creamy cider pan sauce made with our Sorta Sweet hard cider. {RECIPE BLOG}
ALL ABOUT THE SIDES
It wouldn’t be a holiday feast without a smorgasbord of side dishes to pair with your ham or turkey.
CIDER SAGE ROLLS
This warm, sweet, savory bread works well on dinner tables all winter long, but especially as we #PickCider this holiday season.
CUMIN CANDIED YAMS
Spiced candied yams made with maple syrup and our Pumpkin Spice cider, based on a recipe in a cook book by local restaurateur Tasty & Sons. {RECIPE BLOG}
CIDER GLAZED CARROTS
These cider-glazed carrots will convince even your pickiest eaters to fit veggies into their diet. {RECIPE BLOG}
CRANGERINE SAUCE
A tried-and-true recipe classic, made with our Crangerine cider and whole, fresh cranberries. Citrusy, tart, and a must-have dish at every holiday feast. {RECIPE BLOG}
SWEET CRAVINGS
Whether you’re looking for a Thanksgiving post-dinner treat, Hanukkah sweet, or Christmas Brunch delight, these sweet, cider-touched baked treats are sure to please.
IMPERIAL PEACH PECAN PIE
A pecan pie fit for royalty, juicy peaches pair with candied pecans for a dessert every sweet tooth with love. Made with our Imperial Peach Tea cider, the subtle bourbon-like notes make this pie sing. {RECIPE BLOG}
GLUTEN-FREE APPLE CIDER MAPLE COFFEE CAKE
Crafted in collaboration with our friends at Bob’s Red Mill, this gluten-free coffee cake is moist, decadent deliciousness, perfect for a Christmas morning brunch. {RECIPE BLOG}
We hope all these recipes leave you feeling inspired! For more on why you should #PickCider this winter, read our Top 8 Reasons to Pick Cider this Holiday Season.